COMMUNITY LISTINGS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
MARKET: Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market final market of the season from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Louis Street parking lot.
THEATRE: Parents Night, a one-act play written by George F. Walker and directed by Chris Lee is being presented by the Peterborough Theatre Guild at the Gwen Brown Studio, upstairs at 364 Rogers St. It's a comedy set in an elementary school on a parents night and is the guild's entry into the Eastern Ontario Drama League's One-Act Play Festival. Performances continue Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m., with an additional matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday – tickets are sold out for all of those shows so an additional performance has been added for Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10.
MUSEUM: Voices from the Engraver exhibit, featuring reproductions of original art, printing plates, tools, rare stamps and money, offering an enriching look into the beauty and intricacy of Canadian stamps and bank notes, on display until Dec. 10. This travelling exhibit comes from the Bank of Canada Museum and was produced in part by the Canadian Museum of History. At 300 Hunter St. E., Museum Drive, on top of Armour Hill. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays. Admission by donation.
ART: The Kawartha Artists' Gallery and Studio presents Rural Outlook, an art show and sale featuring works from KAGS' Outdoor Painters Group. The feature piece is The Homestead by Norma MacEachern. The show runs until Nov. 12. The opening reception will be held at the gallery on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The gallery is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. At 420 O'Connell Rd. 705-741-2817. www. kawarthaartists.org. WORDPRESS MEETUP: Peterborough WordPress Meetup from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Offices That Work, acorn30 459 George St. N. Free. 705-201-1663. www.meetup.com/preview/peterboroughwordpress/events/241371560
WORKSHOP: Creating an Effective Website from a Template workshop to learn how to create your own website using an online template. Startup Peterborough's Varun Bhanot will walk through the steps needed to get a website live. Content best practices and SEO management will also be covered. A hands-on workshop – bring along own laptop. Starts at 6:30 p.m. at 1545 Monaghan Rd. 705-743-0777 ext. 2160. LIFE AFTER STROKE PETERBOROUGH PEER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets Wednesday from 1 until 3.30 p.m. at Northminster United Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. Survivors and caregivers welcome. Wheelchair accessible but please arrive 15 minutes early for elevator access. Light refreshments provided. For more information call Sandy at 705-760-2581 or visit www.LifeAfterStrokePeterborough.org MUSIC: for brass and woodwind players, and drummers. Liftlock Encore Band for intermediate level players meets, 9:30 a.m. Liftlock Wind Ensemble for experienced players meets at 1:30 p.m. Sherbrooke Heights Alliance Church. between Crestwood and the water tower, www.liftlockbands.ca QUIET ZONE: At Murray St. Baptist Church, 175 Murray St. Sanctuary is open from noon to 1 p.m. for a time of quiet. Eat your lunch or meditate away from the hustle and bustle.
MAPLERIDGE: Table Tennis, 10 a.m. ACTIVITY HAVEN: Lunches are held every Wednesday, $6.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7. INTRO TO IMPROV: Wednesdays from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N., (Hobbs Library). Drop in class. Adults $10, Students $5. Wheelchair accessible.
YOGA: Float and Flow Yoga, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd. Registered yoga teacher Melissa Nagy, who is also the museum's retail and visitor services manager, leads participants in a class that is suitable for all levels. 705-748-9153 or visit www.canoemuseum.ca.
SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has darts and/ or line dancing at 1 p.m.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 or 1-888-4252666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area Newcomers welcome at all meetings. 8 p.m. Stone School AFG, St. Barnabas Church, Hilliard St. & Marina Blvd.; 8 p.m. 12 and 12 Study AFG, Westmount Bible Chapel, 1150 Clonsilla at Ford St. GRANDMOTHER’S LUNCHEON: Lunch and talking circle every Wednesday at Niijkiwendidaa 1097 Water St. N. For further information contact head grandmother Linda Richardson at 705-743-7963.
MAPLERIDGE: Wednesday lunches, 11:00 - 12:30 pm, $7. 1085 Brealey Drive, 705-742-1481, www. mapleridgeseniors.com MCDONNEL STREET ACTIVITY CENTRE: Euchre and cribbage Mondays at 1 p.m., shuffleboard Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., bridge Tuesdays at 1 p.m., bid euchre Tuesdays at 7 pm., darts Wednesdays at 1 .pm., darts and bid euchre Thursdays at 1 p.m. All. at McDonnel Street Activity Centre, 577 McDonnel St.
EUCHRE: At Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen Street, Lakefield. Starts at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 includes snacks and prizes.
STORY TIME: Family friendly story time, Wednesdays at the Trent Lakes Public Library in Buckhorn from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Information can be obtained at 705-657-3695. ENNISMORE SENIORS: Wednesday 10 a.m - Clogging, 2 p.m - Darts Mixed, Memberships are only $15 per year with a $1 user fee for each activity you participate in. For more info just drop in to any activity or call 705-292-8101. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd.
KNITTING: Knitters Circle& Casual
Crafts - Douro - Dummer Public Library - Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The library has lots of knitting and craft books.
TAI CHI CLASSES: every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican, Omemee. No experience is necessary, all are welcome. 705-750-0827.
BINGO: Every Wednesday at the Otonabee-South Monaghan Community Centre, 7 p.m., smokefree environment, sponsored by the Keene Lions Club. 705-295-6664.
COMPUTER CLASSES: The Trent Lakes Main Branch Library in Buckhorn is offering computer classes for seniors on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
TAI CHI: Ennismore library, lower level, 10 a.m.-noon. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 CAMINO REUNION: The first reunion of Peterborough and area people who have walked all or part of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Sadleir House, 751 George St., 5.30 to 7 pm. Spanish refreshments. By donation. Interested others welcome.
REGRESSION: Free information session on Past Life Regression and Soul Journeys with Linda McFadden, a registered psychotherapist. From 7 tp 8 p.m. at 898 Monaghan Rd. Unit 4B. 705741-8921. www.LindaMcFadden.ca.
MUSIC: Friends in Music, a Community Band for all ages, ability levels, and instruments including strings, meets weekly Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Long and McQuade, Alymer St. Contact: friendsinmusic.ca or via Facebook.
DANCE: Cobourg Swing and Lindy Hop held at Catalina's Barbeside Vintage, 131 Hunter St. W. $10 per class, pay as you go. No experience required, no partner necessary. Beginners 7-8 pm ,intermediate 8:30-9:30 pm. www.dancewithme.ca. SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has bid euchre and darts at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and desserts for $1 to $2.
DANCING: Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Mount, Monaghan Rd. Annual fees are $110 for adults, $45 for students, or $60/$25 for semi-annual sessions (Sept.-Dec., Jan.-May), Call 705-748-5255 for more information.
EUCHRE: Lakefield Golden Years Centre, 275 Queen St. 7 p.m., $5 includes snacks and prizes. MCDONNEL ST. ACTIVITY CENTRE: serves lunch every Monday and Thursday at 11:30. Includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and dessert for $1 to $2. The Centre is located at 577 McDonnel St. For more information, please call 705-874-1301.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.
LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. Call 705-743-4994.
EUCHRE: Progressive euchre in St. Martin of Tours Parish Hall at 513 Ennis Road, Ennismore, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Entrance to Parish Hall is at rear of church. Admittance is $5 which includes prizes, 50/50 draw and refreshments. Start time is 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. New players are welcome. OSM FOOD CUPBOARD: Noon-2 p.m., 4 – 6 p.m., at Keene United Church KNITTING: 7-8:30 p.m. Knit and Purl Club, Keene United Church. Call 295-6156.